Feet,

You are so wonderfully reliable and I'm puzzled by your strength
I'm sorry for squeezing you into shoes two sizes too small forcing blisters to the surface
I owe you one

Legs,

You and your lanky magnificence
Thank you for tolerating my habit to lock my knees, excessive bug bites and razor cuts
And I'm sorry I mostly sit with you in awkward positions straining your joints and muscles
You've taken a beating through these 17 years and I'm sorry for not respecting you for your sacrifice

Tummy,

I adore you
Your wrinkles, handles and the flesh I've tended to so carefully hoping to work you out of my body
I'm sorry for feeding you a ridiculous fast food diet despite my desperate attempt to treat you well
Your hairs are like a meadow of silver silk across the surface
And you are perfect the way you are

Arms,

Bumped, bruised, kind and soft, you are my favorite
There are many scars and memories across your plains and I'm sorry for not protecting you more but rather using you as my shield
Thank you for being the one to hug me when no one else could offer consolation
Your touch is soft and safe and only you can give such simple refuge to my body

Hands,

I'm most sorry and thankful for you
You've coped with bad habits and neglect
And not once did I acknowledge your pain
Through the overlooking of your versatility, do not lose hope, I love you
And regardless of the scars I've riddled you with, you are nothing short of beautiful

Ears,

I'm sorry for poking six holes into you and making you vulnerable and sensitive
I only do it in an attempt to glorify you
Thank you for suffering through hours of loud music and screams
Because I'm sure some damage has been done

Eyes,

You are the best I could ever ask for
I'm sorry for covering you with makeup and making no effort to take proper care of my contacts, inevitably ending up with an eye infection
I'm sorry for sitting too close to the TV and for not protecting you from bright lights
But thank you for being you

Dear Body,

I'm sorry for the lack of appreciation I've shown you in the past. I'm coming to terms with your beautiful changes
Thank you for being a life that is always in flux
We share the only bond that is guaranteed to last a lifetime and I promise to tear you with the respect you deserve and to never let anyone neglect you the way I have
I promise you are good because you are you and you are not for anyone else
I promise to take care of you and nurture you because you are home to my soul which is equally and marvelous as you are
And lastly, I promise to accept you in your current physical form, whatever that may be
Because you are constantly changing and endlessly lovely
Thank you,

Olivia